Britain
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Burnham warned ‘steady as she goes Budget’ would see ‘chunky cuts’ to public services
Leading think tank IFS the Institute for Fiscal Studies warned chancellor John Healey against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’
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Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns
The impact of the Iran war poses significant risks for the government’s spending plans, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
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AI is less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
Zelensky says Kyiv would support such a truce. Moscow has yet to comment.
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Beauty sector helping plug gaps in UK high streets amid boom in salons – report
Hair and beauty salons alone account for around a fifth of leisure sites in smaller high streets, taking the same share as pubs, bars and cafes.
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UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union
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Labour voters overwhelmingly want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining EU, poll shows
Exclusive: New 10-year plan for re-entry to the European Union in 2036 being put to the prime minister
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The County Durham village hiding one of Britain's largest ancient monuments
Cockfield may look like a quiet County Durham village, but its fell is one of Britain's largest scheduled ancient monuments, with mining remains, walks and wildlife.
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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled
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PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit referendum
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
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New Cash ISA rule for DWP state pensioners confirmed under Andy Burnham
Cash ISA limits will be cut to just £12,000, down from their current £20,000, as of April 2027
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UK could get fast-track entry back into EU, new report says
Negotiations could be completed in less time than it took for the UK to agree its trade deal with India, experts say
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Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine
Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflict
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‘She was swaying, zoning out’: UK pets poisoned in record numbers by illicit drugs
Toxicology helplines report 42% increase in calls involving animals poisoned by drugs and nicotine
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How Britain can lead the transition to truly digital markets - Lucy Rigby
When we take a step back, and we should take a step back, looking at the last couple of centuries, it’s fair to say that we are used to technological development giving us new products and new services.
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Excitement as 'elusive' and 'rare' bird spotted at North East nature reserve
Birdwatchers have been treated to sightings of an elusive bittern at RSPB Saltholme, with photographer Gareth Bowes capturing the bird on camera.
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UK households urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Missile attack on airport in Saudi Arabia's capital kills 12 people and injures over 300
Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of the country’s main international airport a day after a missile attack on the facility killed 12 people from several countries and left more than 300 injured
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Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted at North East nature reserve
A marsh harrier has been captured on camera at RSPB Saltholme by Northern Echo Camera Club photographer Pat Blewitt during visits in recent months.
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Badenoch secures poll bounce and ramps up planning for potential Christmas election
The Conservatives were up three points in the latest Opinium survey, days after announcing plans to exempt family homes from inheritance ta
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Trump struck Putin deal because of pressure before midterms, suggests Streeting
UK can play peacemaker after US President’s shock call to oust Ukraine’s leader Zelensky, says defence secretary
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Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement
Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculation
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Majority of Christian nationalists in Britain rarely go to church, says new report
Far right groups in the UK have frequently used Christian symbolism and language
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Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians
UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s advice
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Former Britain's Got Talent judge in talks to return to ITV show after 16 years
Piers Morgan could return to Britain's Got Talent as a guest judge for its 20th anniversary in 2027, while Bradley Walsh reportedly replaces Simon Cowell.
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Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
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The hilltop beacon that has watched over the North Yorkshire Moors for centuries
Danby Beacon is one of the North York Moors' best-known landmarks, with a history spanning thousands of years - from the bronze age to the second world war.
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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity
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Fancy owning a piece of history? Victorian cottage with railway origins on sale
It was built to house the keeper of Wyke Tunnel during Britain’s railway boom.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.
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Mystery surrounds young worker's death at Russia lab studying severe diseases
The World Health Organization says it still doesn't know what caused the death of a young worker at a Russian lab focused on plague and other illnesses
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Take action to resolve employees’ work-related stress, businesses told
Work-related stress can arise when the demands of work, and the way it is organised and managed, place excessive or difficult-to-manage pressures on people
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From farm to firewood at Humberton
Exactly a century ago today, nineteen year-old ‘Tut’ Sowray was walking his family’s stock twenty miles from Lamb Hill, between West Tanfield and Masham, to set up on their then newly-tenanted farm at Humberton, near Boroughbridge, where the fourth generation to farm here, David Sowray, farms today with his wife Rachael, albeit now with several other strings to their bow, and the fifth generation too.
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Why Trump’s new diesel deal with Putin is ‘shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic’
Trump has announced a deal with Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to the US
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M&S boss tells Healey to ‘take the handcuffs of Britain’ weeks before Budget
Stuart Machin urged John Healey to undo the ‘disastrous’ decisions made in Labour’s previous two Budgets
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Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’
Twenty arrested in first march since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful
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Look inside the incredible £1.35m Durham home with a fascinating 240-year history
A 240-year-old home designed by one of Britain's best-known architects has gone on sale near Durham.
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Labour voters overwhelmingly want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining EU, poll shows
Exclusive: New 10-year plan for re-entry to the European Union in 2036 being put to the prime minister
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Study explores links between 19th-century Manchester workers and enslaved Africans in Caribbean
Global Threads research project reveals how slavery hung ‘like a spectre’ over the Peterloo massacre and other Mancunian struggles for equality
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Newspaper headlines: 'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.
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The murky RAF Fairford incident may have just taken a headache away for Andy Burnham - Patrick Mercer
The wires are still buzzing with rumour and counter rumour about the ‘incident’ at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a few days ago. Fairford and a handful of other airfields have always been high on the target list of any of Britain’s enemies because they play host to nuclear tipped US aircraft and it’s a fair bet that when tensions are high security will be even tighter around these sites than normal.
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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Bradford British-Asian restaurant offering a 'famously diverse' menu
MyLahore is known for its "famously diverse" menu with dishes ranging from traditional curries to fusion options.
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‘Ease the burden’: John Healey urged to cut taxes on high street shops
Chancellor John Healey has been urged to “ease the burden” on high street shops in this month’s Budget.
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Flydubai attacker began drifting towards extremism in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
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Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Exclusive: Former minister’s review warns that dramatic action is needed over huge drop in youth apprenticeship starts
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin makes new demand to Trump over potential ceasefire
Ukrainian negotiators travelled to the US on Friday for talks with their American counterparts
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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
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One in three Brits thinks Polanski should resign after by-election defeat, poll shows
Green leader facing calls to quit from within his own party
